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Judge John Aylmer adjourned the case for final sentencing until next week. Photograph: Alan Betson

Deer hunter on cocaine shot at gardaí and civilians in Donegal town, court hears

January 25, 2022, 20:41

Man pleads guilty to nine charges on night described as like ‘something from Wild West’

Peter McCormack (59) of Ballinakill, Moate, Co Westmeath pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Man who harassed woman he met on dating site gets suspended sentence

January 25, 2022, 13:30

Victim experienced very real fear and was disturbed by widower’s behaviour, court heard

Judge Pauline Codd said the courts have reiterated that these are real children who are being abused in these images.

Man caught with over 4,000 child abuse images gets suspended sentence

January 25, 2022, 13:25

Judge says such offences are ‘particularly vile’ as they involve exploitation of children

Kanuka told gardai she was afraid of the man and that when she became more fully aware of what she was involved in she had attempted to cancel her bank cards.

Vulnerable young woman in a coercive relationship avoids jail term

January 24, 2022, 20:36

Lihlumelo Kanuka who pleaded guilty to money laundering told gardaí she tried to cancel her bank cards

The men pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sandyford Luas stop. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Men ‘took law into own hands’ by attacking teen who witnessed killing, court hears

January 24, 2022, 17:11

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard the victim in this case was not involved in the unlawful death

Man jailed following a high speed garda chase which ended with crash

January 24, 2022, 17:05

John Greene (24) pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving

All five accused, the court heard, are alleged to have been involved in attempting to square away road traffic offences for a number of individuals on various dates between January 2018 and September 2019

Gardaí accused of trying to pervert course of justice to be tried in Limerick

January 20, 2022, 20:50

Judge refuses application brought by DPP to have trial heard in Dublin

The gardaí found cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy in a metal tin inside the red bag and the defendant admitted ownership of the drugs.

Former SF election candidate jailed for possession of drugs

January 20, 2022, 17:17

Gardaí initially told drugs were for the use of man and his girlfriend while away on break

Aleksander Janik (23) of Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, Dublin 14, leaving Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Photograph: Collins Courts

Man who put phone under Dundrum centre toilet cubicle avoids jail

January 19, 2022, 13:34

Offence ‘a significant invasion of privacy’ for male victim who noticed live device on floor

Kellie Walton, of Kilfenora Road, Dublin 12, at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. Photograph: Collins

Payroll worker jailed for stealing €870,000 from Virgin Media TV

January 19, 2022, 12:59

‘The money was frittered away on low-end items,’ says counsel for Kellie Walton

Woman awarded €29,000 after injuries suffered when her husband’s car was rear ended by another. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Woman awarded €29,000 over injuries suffered after car rear-ended

January 18, 2022, 12:35

The 53-year-old suffered neck and back injuries in 2018 car collision

The student was working in a shop parttime but repeatedly voided transtactions then stole the money at the end of the shift, the court heard.

Student gets community service after admitting thefts from employer

January 12, 2022, 13:58

Judge spares 26 year-old prison sentence after being told he had repaid money in full

Kilkenny House Hotel said room booked could not accommodate a guide dog. Photograph: Google Street View

Couple with guide dog allege they were turned away from Kilkenny hotel, WRC told

January 11, 2022, 14:46

Hotel tells equality hearing that room booked was not designated to accommodate animals

A trial had been set for last September but lawyers for the man then told the court he was pleading guilty to the charge on the basis of recklessness.

Man jailed for sexual assault of teenager he met in nightclub

December 21, 2021, 22:34

Accused admitted recklessness saying, ‘I wasn’t too sure if she knew what she was doing’

Ali El Taweel (24), of Abbey Park View, Clane, Co. Kildare, leaving court on Tuesday after he received a suspended sentence. Photograph: Collins Courts

Kildare man involved in a series of car crashes given suspended sentence

December 21, 2021, 16:09

Taxi driver among those injured during prolonged incident prompted by psychosis

Man who leaked photos of Garda intelligence board gets suspended sentence

December 17, 2021, 17:44

Electrician Noel Shannon (40) took photographs while checking lights in Garda station

Kieran Creaven was arrested in Leeds in 2017. File photograph: SWNS

Judge clarifies post-release supervision requirements for Kieran Creaven

December 16, 2021, 17:06

Former RTÉ producer who sexually abused children was sentenced for 10 years last week

Ikea's counsel told the court his instructing solicitor had just received a text from the HSE confirming his Covid test had been positive

Courtroom closed for deep cleaning after notice of positive Covid test

December 16, 2021, 15:14

Judge hearing evidence in case where woman was lost in Ikea after being struck by flat-pack

The man pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and a charge of sending an explicit message to a child. File photograph: Matt Kavanagh

Man who sexually assaulted daughter’s best friend is jailed

December 15, 2021, 15:21

Judge says victim was terrified by the attack which has continued to cause distress, hurt and damage

A taxi driver who said he thought he had broken his neck in a rear-ending accident in Dublin has lost a €60,000 damages claim against a Co Down motorist at the Circuit Civil Court. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Taxi driver’s €60,000 claim over ‘minimal’ rear-ending dismissed

December 15, 2021, 14:34

Man said he believed he had broken his neck, but court told he never mentioned any such injury in hospital

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